Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - July 2009
Caravelle, Richardson, TX
Tasted Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by wineismylife with 594 views
Introduction
This month the Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group got together at Caravelle to taste "other kinds of whites". Onto the show...
2005 Albert Boxler Pinot Blanc Reserve 88 Points
France, Alsace
WIML88
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of matchstick, lemon peel and a bit of florals. Flavors of dried apricot, orange and bitters on the slightly short finish. Light to medium acidity, light body. Drink over the short term.
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2005 Krupp Brothers Estates Marsanne Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML88
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of quince, Windex and yellow pears. Flavors of yellow pears, earth and bitters. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term.
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1983 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Auslese Loiser Berg 92 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal
WIML92+
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Dark yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, apricot and lovely florals. Flavors of honey, soaked pears and dried apricots. Medium acidity and body. Drink now.
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2006 Peay Vineyards Viognier Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
WIML90
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of spice, florals, paraffin and pear. Flavors of peach, pear, minerals and a bit of spice. Medium acidity and body. Drink over the short term.
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2006 Clos de Nouys Vouvray Demi-Sec 90 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
WIML90-91
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Lighter nose of sea foam and paraffin. Flavors of sweet pears with a dash of honey. Medium acidity and body. Drink or hold.
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1982 Josef Reuscher Erben Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Auslese 91 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
WIML91+?
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Dark yellow to gold color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of diesel, anise and a bit of acacia flowers. Flavors of apricot, light honey notes and a bit of ricola over the medium finish. Light to medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
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2004 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese ** 92 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
WIML92
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Light nose of diesel, florals and flint. Flavors of sweet apples, lemon curd and apricot. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. I'd likely hold.
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1996 Neckerauer Weisenheimer Hasenzeile Scheurebe Auslese 90 Points
Germany, Pfalz
WIML90
Tasted July 8, 2009 at an offline.
Opened and served immediately. Gold color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of anise and fresh cut flowers. Flavors of honey and licorice. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term.
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